Paint Sander

[Ric.ror]

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/4146063/searchTerm/Sander.htm

Would anyone recommend this product?
Not sure what to look for in a sander

[Old_Geezer]

No direct experience but I can't see it'd be any different to other 'mouse' sanders. That said I tend to use abrasive paper, my hand, and elbow grease. Or if removing rather than keying, that after chemical stripping.

[Ric.ror]

What would you recommend as a chemical stripper - I have invested in a lot of caustic soda for a large area

The hand sander was really to take the heartache out of sanding the skirting boards

[gness]

I always use a mouse sander when I'm decorating, Ric......really useful especially on fiddly bits......and quick.....x

[Ken4155]

Always found Nitromors Paint & Varnish Remover to be a decent product if used as directed.

[Ric.ror]

Its quite expensive Ken and I need to strip a large area - but that's in the future
Thanks for all your answers though

[Old_Geezer]

Don't use cheap or environmentally friendly ones. Nitromors ain't bad. Will always need multiple goes though. Regretfully one can not get Ronstrip any more :-(

[Old_Geezer]

Ah I see I have just repeated ken's suggestion.

Sometimes it is better to invest in something that does the job than to spend time trying and being disappointed with something inferior. Or you can just go for the abrasive paper. Or if you can avoid scorching the wood there's always the blow torch, but that takes a bit of practice.

[The Builder]

Known as a "detail" sander, Ric. That one would be too cheap for trade use. It'll do the same job, but not for prolonged use. In rough terms, this is a "DIY" product. It will soon overheat and burn out if used continuously.

This shouldn't be a problem since detail sanders, by definition, should be used for small areas where larger sanders can't reach. If you need to remove several layers of paint, then chemical strippers are preferable. Paint soon clogs the abrasive paper on even the heaviest trade belt sanders.

Do you want to strip the skirtings completely?

[RATTER15]

Personally, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole, I also doubt it was ever seriously being sold at twice that price!

Buy a reasonable branded one if you still want it to be working in 6 months time.

Buy cheap but be prepared to replace it very soon.

[melv16]

I have a Makita quarter sheet and a Bosch detail sanders. Not cheap, but a decorator I need good quality tools.
I also own a Bosch variable temperature hot air stripper and of course a blow lamp for burning off. Nitromors is expensive but you can get a product called paramors much cheaper.

[Ric.ror]

To be honest the area I am thinking of is really a 'rub down' pre painting. For the next project though I need to remove a few layers that have been carelessly applied and I find the uneven surface both annoying and unsightly - it's really only to save my hands from using sheets of sandpaper

[Ric.ror]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

Would this do the trick?

[TonyV]

They are fine

[The Builder]

I agree with Tony. A much better product.